EVENT SPOTLIGHT: CPS 2010 Distinguished Annual Congress

EVENT: 2010 DISTINGUISHED ANNUAL CONGRESS
DATES: JULY 29th - August 1st 2010
VENUE: THE BWI AIRPORT HOTEL
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.














"The Distinguished Annual Congress of the CPS is a seminal event that brings together Cameroonian professionals from all walks of life and throughout the world to discuss concrete issues facing Cameroonian communities throughout the world and especially issues facing Cameroon. Through its various working sessions, round... table discussions, debates and symposia, Congress attendees interact closely with other professionals from across the globe in formulating strategies for socio-economic development and progress. The Congress emphasizes leadership development with the goal of empowering and nurturing the next generation of Cameroonian leaders."

Speakers/Presenters/VIPs
Esther Ayuk-------------- Real Estate guru, CEO Bess Realty
Dr. Joyce Ashuntantang---Professor,Actress & Film Producer
Dr. Jem Spectar-----------President, University of Pittsburgh
Professor Victor Mbarika,PhD--- Information & Communication Technology Expert
African Development Bank
Samuel Eto'o --------------Star Footballer/Philanthropist
Celestine Tawamba-----CEO,Pasta-Panzani

Yes, we want a progressive Cameroon...Attend and get involved!
Register now at www.cps-usa.org and get more details about the event!
Purchase tickets at http://cpsdistinguishedcongress.eventbrite.com/

"The Cameroon Professional Society (CPS) is a nonprofit that seeks to fundamentally transform our communities by leveraging the expertise, leadership and extensive networks of Cameroonian and African professionals both in the United States and abroad."


OK people...I am short of words......This is an event you want to attend if you can..I can see that I will miss out on a lot!We need more "progressive" events like this!

Purchase your tickets & spread the word.

Y.M.
IRepCamer

WEG PRODUCTIONS & BLUE DROPS STUDIOS PRESENT...."NOT MY WILL"

Weg Productions & Blue Drop Studios Present "NOT MY WILL"

"NOT MY WILL" is an epic story which depicts the perils faced by youths in the University. The movie is about the main character, Nalo's world of the "RICH & FAMOUS" and LOVE..Lured into the hands of Simon, she is dragged into a world of ostentatious living & flashy lifestyle. This strains her relationship with her boyfriend, Weg!When she finally finds out the source of Simon's wealth, she is appalled and humiliates him in public. Mr. "successful scammer", Simon, is determined to restore is dignity at Nalo's expense. Fate catches up with him when he has to pay back for all the pain he caused by trying to reap where he did not sow!
Lesson: “You better be careful how You live, someday You go die!”

"NOT MY WILL" is also a musical thriller with performances by a great variety of artists in a live musical concert. Weg finally gets his big break which reveals the natural artist in him!!



CAST

Eka Christa
Mbom Constantine
Ayuk Achem Stephen
Sylvia Esono
Achalle Denis
Belle Asong
Chike Dunkwu
Ester
Fontech Collins
Valery

CREW

Wegmuller Ikome ----Director,Producer,Story
Chike Dunkwu--------Producer
Njunkeng George-----Director of Photography
Henry Muluh---------Script Supervisor
Benyella Njeko--------Graphics Special Effects
G. Stanley Miki-------Graphics


NOT MY WILL OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.notmywillmovie.com/

Check out the "NOT MY WILL" page on Facebook

"NOT MY WILL" will be released in Cameroon in AUGUST on DVDs & VCDs.

ENJOY the Movie Trailer....

Now.....this is one movie I want to watch!!I can't wait for the release.....


Y.M.
IRepCamer

SHESA GOLD UK.....GOLDEN JUBILEE KICK OFF CONVENTION

The next 3 years is Golden Jubilee season for many boarding schools in Cameroon!

Sacred Heart College, Mankon turns 50!!SHESANS & Friends are looking forward to the big "Fete" in pays in January 2011!

SHESA GOLD..."Celebrating 50 years of Excellence in Education".."Inspiring Excellence"

Join SHESA (Sacred Heart ex-Students Association) - UK to celebrate! !

Event:SHESAGOLD-UK -Golden Jubilee Kick off Convention
Dates: Saturday, July 31st & Sunday, August 1st 2010

2 Days of FUN FUN & MORE FUN!!Funfair & Gala on Saturday. Mass led by SHESANS & Fundraising Reception on Sunday...



For more information please contact

Vincent Nwana - 07769 700 905

Akwo Fese Efimba - 07775 603 596

Cornelius F Ndi - 07985 277 050

Ashley Niba - 07926 012 846

Banseka Maimo - 07983 419 021

Sema Fongod - 07746 771 602

Email:shesauk@googlemail.com

Shesa UK Website: www.shesa.org.uk


OK people...our SHESAN brothers need your support. If you are in the UK, get your tickets..You don't want to miss out!

Y.M.
IRepCamer

TRES CHIC,TRES NOUVEAU...."WEDDING NOUVEAU"!

It's chic & nouveau....It's "Wedding Nouveau"...

OK people...I don't say this very often...but I just have to..I am in awe!Fri Forjindam Bailey's "Blog meets Magazine", "Wedding Nouveau" is awesome!!

Wedding Nouveau is " A Style Guide for the Intercultural Bride, as well as innovative Inspirations for Multi-ethnic, fusion and interracial weddings. Dare to Dream Outside the Box!"

From "Real Interracial Weddings, Color Palettes, Fusion Weddings" to ideas for Centerpieces,Wedding Favors & Deserts, "Wedding Nouveau" is your guide!!

Wedding Nouveau is full of inspiration, color & style.... Anyone can get lots of inspiration regardless.....Intercultural or not!!

Here are a few snippets from the site....Enjoy!!

Headwrap Revolution....

Desert Nouveau.....The cupcakes look very yummmyyyy!!

Wedding Inspiration Board:Moroccan and Indian

Real Wedding: From NY to India......

Wedding Inspiration Board... Afro-Bohemian & Blue!!

I am sure you want to check out Wedding Nouveau
Wedding Nouveau on Facebook
Fri's Interview in the May 2010 issue of AIM Magazine!I love the interview & she was on the cover too!!

Thumbs up to Fri....You are an inspiration...Keep up the excellent work!

OK people..It's Monday...Another week...Have a good one!

Y.M.
IRepCamer

My Summer 2010 BlogRoll.....

There are lots of amazing sites out there..I am hooked on some & just had to share..

So here's my Summer 2010 BlogRoll...

Yenih's World Yenih's Bliss
....Yenih's World is soo full of bliss. She's got the 411 on just about anything interesting & buzz worthy...Celebrity Gossip,Events,Travel,Picture Feast...etc....
http://yenihsworld.blogspot.com/

Fonka's Perspective

Get Fonka's Perspective on Cameroonian news and issues! Quoting him "I cherish all the values of independent,fair and balanced reporting"I love the blog 'cause it is an objective perspective from a Camer Journalist.....

http://fonkamutta.blogspot.com/

NexDim Empire

From the streets of Molyko.. the Dynamic Duo, IT Entrepreneur Mambe Churchill Nanje & Producer, Songwriter & R & B Artist, Njang Stephen Mbu, bring us the inside scoop on Camer Entertainment!

Nexdim Empire is your Camer Entertainment Bus-stop!Get up to date news on Cameroonian music,artists, fashion, football etc etc etc!!
You have to check it out..I just love the music videos and creative talent that is showcased on the site!
http://nexdimempire.com/

Lesans Around the World
Sandra Jules gives us an inside look @ Lesans Around the World...I love this blog!I am probably biased cause it by a fellow LESAN about LESANS..ex-students of my alma mater (Our Lady of Lourdes College, Mankon)....but then..it is a great & inspiring read!!
The stories should inspire young girls & women!....Forget "It's a man's world"......'cause it is becoming "a woman's world" slowly...lol!
http://lesansaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/

Kelen For Vision Shakers
Kelen is on a journey to showcase the visionaries....If you are a vision shaker, then you should feature on this blog!If we do not shout out about our people who turn ideas to reality, who will?
http://visionshakers.blogspot.com/

Scribbles From the Den
Dibussi Tande definitely "Scribbles from the Den"..Check out his "personal views on people, places, issues and events in Cameroon, Africa and the world"..It is "Citizen Journalism at its finest"...
http://www.dibussi.com/



Naija Sites & a Pan African Blog... i am totally hooked on.....

Bella Naija
Naija's Blogging Royalty, Bella Naija's site is "RICH"! "We aspire to be Africa’s Number 1 music, style, movie, tv and beauty website".
http://www.bellanaija.com


NotJustok.com
It's hot if it is "notjustok"...lol...I know I am crazy!!These guys keep me up to date with the latest Naija music
http://www.notjustok.com/


CosWeAfricanWomenAreDoin&DoinItWell
Yaya Marie's Pan African Blog is the IT!She does an excellent job at bringing us the BEST from MAMA AFRICA from her homebase in Dakar Senegal!!
http://yayemarieba.blogspot.com/

OK people, check out the sites.ENJOY!

YM
IRepCamer

BFU USA CONVENTION 2010.....WELCOME TO "THE DISTRICT"!!

"Welcome to Washington DC". Home of this year's "premier Bui Cultural Event" in the U.S of Aayyy!!Yes people see you in "THE DISTRICT"! Be there or miss out!!!

Event: BFU USA National Convention
Dates: July 22 - 25th 2010
Venue: The Hilton Rockville Hotel, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Theme: "Knowledge Through Education Begets Empowerment"











You are invited to the

Culture Evening Dinner on Friday, July 23 rd 2010 @ 7 pm &
Gala Night @ 9pm on Saturday, July 24th 2010 @ 9 pm

For more information on the convention, check out the Convention Site

Bui Family Union (BFU) - USA aims to raise $50,000 to "support key initiatives in Culture, Education & Health". As emphasized in this year's convention theme, the focus for the next fiscal year is EDUCATION.





































OK people..it is events like this, organized by associations of this calibre that make me very proud of my ROOTS. I think I have the right to say that I am "Nso to the Bone"...
I can answer the question "What/Where is your compound?"....lololol..(Sorry, inside joke)...My compounds are:Maternal - "Mbonyar, Ntsenkar, Mbikiyy", Paternal - " Kah, Ngairin, Ntseng"..I know my lamnso spelling is terrible...but i applaud my effort..lol! My grandfather settled in "Ndzengvev"......OK "gvev" means "chicken"...so go figure...The youth section of NGVEVDA (Development Association) is "Won Ngvev",translation "chicks".......

On a more serious note, this is the EVENT you want to attend!!It will be a display of Culture and leadership in community & sustainable development.

"....In 2008-2009, through our partnership with Kumbo Development and Orientation Centre (KUDOC), we provided school supplies to 1,622 elementary school children in six schools in three
subdivisions of Bui Division, namely: Jakiri, Nkum and Kumbo.
Nine schools have been identified in Nkum, Oku, Mbiame, Kumbo and Jakiri subdivisions to receive school supplies. Cost is about$3 per kid. Goal-3378 elementary school children"

BFU-USA needs your support to achieve this very noble initiative and much more!!

Tarbinlam Lafon: BFU USA National President

I cannot wait to put my "contri dance" shoes on...Will You??

See you in "The District" in July!!

Y.M.
IRepCamer

Keep checking for updates on the event & other information....
Ps: I need to figure out how to embed videos on this blog!!!

-------UPDATES---------------------VIDEOS!!--------

OHH AFRICA......2010 WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA!!

"Oh Africa...wey oh wey oh ahh ahh Oh Africa"....I love "Oh Africa", Pepsi's World Cup Theme Song by Akon & Keri Hilson.

The World Cup has finally come to AFRICA...I am soo proud to be African. I have watched documentaries over the last few weeks which show the preparedness,excitement & pride with which South Africa and the rest of Africa welcome the world to our darling continent!!This our opportunity to show the world our RICH & DIVERSE culture!
There was a interesting segment today, June 10th 2010 on the "History of the World Cup" of the 6 African Countries of this year's edition on the "Good Morning Africa" Show (on Africa Magic)

South Africa
Cameroon
Nigeria
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Algeria

I learnt one very interesting fact: My darling country, Cameroon was the first African country to participate in the FIFA World Cup in 1982!


Check out the FIFA Website http://www.fifa.com/


To all those in SA, this an opportunity of a lifetime....have loads of fun and support our teams!!!Some of us will just have to watch the events unfold on TV!

Which African Team do you think can win this year's World Cup??? I am not even going to take a guess.

Y.M.
IRepCamer

THE ETHNIC FASHION SHOW.....

Camer will be represented at the Ethnic Fashion Show by MissPouty Pout & Kirette Couture.

"The Ethnic Fashion Show is a concept particularly designed to impose “Ethnic garments” not only as an ephemeral trend but as part of the Fashion retail consumer habits. The idea is to make the public realized that designers who use African/Indian/Oriental patterns want, like any other designer people to buy and wear their creation. Warm colors, bright shade, vivid combinations....."

The show will showcase 6 "talented, recognized & inspirational" designers!!

DATE: April 30 th 2010, 7 - 9 PM

VENUE: AFRICA CENTER.COVENT GARDEN. 38 KING STREET, LONDON WC2E 8JT

DESIGNERS

MSPOUTYPOUT

Designer: Mambo Forya

KIRETTE COUTURE
Designers: Kibonen Nfi & Anrette Ngafor

MIA KIA

N'KYA

Designer: Shiela Boateng

For more information, visit the Ethnic Fashion Show Facebook Page

Check out the show if you can and support our talented Camer designers!!

Y.M

IRepCamer